LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Long
Island Center of SUNY Empire State College

WHEREAS, The State of New York is renowned for its centuries-old tradi-
tion of excellence and diversity in education and for the place of para-
mount importance which education holds for the people of the State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of commitment and high achievement, such as SUNY
Empire State College, whose purpose and endeavor are dedicated to the
pursuit of excellence in education and service to community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 40th Anniversary of the Long Island Center of SUNY Empire
State College, to be celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Empire State College was founded in 1971, with a mission to
recognize the importance of providing an alternative pathway for indi-
viduals to achieve their higher education goals; and
WHEREAS, SUNY Empire State College was modeled on an "open" system of
higher education and continues to ensure that motivated adult learners
have access to college programs regardless of their geographic location
or time-limiting work, family and community responsibilities at 34
locations around New York State, online, and around the world; and
WHEREAS, For the past 40 years, the Long Island Center of SUNY Empire
State College has offered its students degree programs that are relevant
to today's global economy and that enable students to attain their
educational and career goals while providing the flexibility for them to
fulfill their personal and professional commitments; and
WHEREAS, The Long Island Center of SUNY Empire State College offers
three locations which include the Old Westbury headquarters, the Haup-
pauge unit, and the Riverhead unit; and
WHEREAS, During the last four decades, the Long Island Center of SUNY
Empire State College's dedicated faculty and staff have upheld the
central hallmark of the college: its ability and willingness to support
the individual learner; to value their acquired knowledge; and to
respect their personal, academic and career goals; and
WHEREAS, The Long Island Center of SUNY Empire State College stands
prepared to reach out in earnest and enthusiastic quest of its mission,
proudly aware of its history and planning with vision and purpose to
meet the challenges of the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That it is with immense pride that this Legislative Body
pauses in its deliberations to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the
Long Island Center of SUNY Empire State College fully confident that its
future will be as distinguished as is its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Long Island Center of SUNY Empire State College.